Printing process

Litho

Screen ruling

Up to 150

Printing inks

Conventional, UV and IR are preferred, however Press open inks have been used satisfactorily

Embossing

Yes

Varnishing

Board substances only: Machine or UV screen varnishing are both possible, provided it is carried out on top of emulsion sealing. For high gloss results it will be necessary to matt UV varnish on top of emulsion sealer before gloss UV varnishing. Any varnish applied directly to unprinted areas of the sheet may cause variations in gloss levels.

Emulsion sealing

Yes, board substances only

Hot foil blocking

Yes

Creasing

Pre-creasing is advisable on 150gsm and above by using a creasing matrix.

Food contact

Yes, direct food contact with dry, fatty and moist foodstuffs

Toy safety

Yes, complies with EN71 Part 3 Toy Safety Regulations

Permanence of paper

Yes, meets ISO9706 requirements for Permanence of Paper

• Produced at a mill that is certified with the ISO14001 environmental management standard
• Produced at a mill that is certified to the EMAS environmental management standard
• PEFC Certified

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